Coming in May 2027, San Diegans can fly directly to Paris and back aboard Air France.
The flight to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport plugs a significant hole in San Diego’s international travel network, according to officials. San Diego International Airport had been the largest airport in the US without nonstop service to Paris.
In fact, Paris was the largest international market where San Diego lacked a link.
“San Diego is a market with tremendous potential, and we are pleased to build on the growing demand for transatlantic travel and introduce a new direct connection to Paris,” said Nicolas Hénin, an executive at Air France-KLM, in a statement.
The flights, which start May 3, 2027, will occur every Monday, Wednesday and Friday on an Airbus A350.
Paris will become San Diego’s 90th nonstop destination. Only three, Amsterdam, London and Munich, are in Europe.
“Demand for travel between San Diego and Europe continues to grow, and this new nonstop service to Paris will provide travelers with more convenient access to one of the world’s most popular destinations and connections throughout Europe,” said Atif Saeed, president and CEO of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, in a statement.
Even without a nonstop flight, travel to Paris from San Diego has grown 14% since 2025. Mayor Todd Gloria, in praising the announcement, shared his own experience traveling to Paris to boost San Diego’s global profile and relationships with other cities.
“I’ve seen firsthand the opportunities these connections can create,” said Gloria. “This new nonstop flight is about more than making travel easier. It’s about bringing more visitors to San Diego, supporting our tourism industry, opening doors for local businesses and strengthening our economic ties with France and Europe.”
Air France is a part of SkyTeam Alliance, which includes Delta and Virgin Atlantic, so travelers can share miles and travel benefits across 19 member airlines.
For reservations and more information, visit Air France. For information about nonstop destinations and international service from SAN, visit San Diego International Airport’s Nonstop Destinations.
